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Classic Destinations becomes Sri Lanka's first GSTC sustainability certified DMC
CLASSIC Destinations, the registered company of Classic Sri Lanka and Classic Wild, has achieved a milestone by becoming Sri Lanka's first Destination Management Company (DMC) to receive the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certification, the world's leading standard for sustainable tourism.
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October 16, 2025
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Govt. fast-tracks tourism facilitation ahead of peak season
THE Government has rolled out a series of measures to improve facilities and streamline services for visitors ahead of the upcoming tourist season, with plans to ease visa processing, expand airport capacity, and digitise ticketing at major attractions.
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October 16, 2025
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Priyatha Herath joins MBSL Board
MERCHANT Bank of Sri Lanka and Finance PLC (MBSL) has appointed Priyantha Herath to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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October 16, 2025
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Beyond prediction: Rise of explainable AI in financial decision making
FOR decades, financial analysts have relied on a core set of tools and models to assess risk, predict market trends, and guide investment strategies.
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October 16, 2025
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Sampath Bank and Micro Cars collaborate to deliver unmatched benefits on vehicle purchases
SAMPATH Bank PLC entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently with Micro Cars Ltd., at its Head Office, formalising a partnership that brings together exclusive customer benefits and financial solutions designed to make vehicle ownership more accessible and rewarding.
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October 16, 2025
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SINGER FINANCE and Toyota Lanka join forces to make vehicle ownership easier for Sri Lankans
SINGER Finance (Lanka) PLC and Toyota Lanka Ltd. have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen customers' access to innovative and affordable vehicle financing solutions in Sri Lanka.
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October 16, 2025
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Dr. Asanga Tennakoon appointed new General Manager/CEO of RDB Bank
THE Regional Development Bank (RDB), Sri Lanka's premier state-owned development bank, third largest branch network with 272 branches, has announced the appointment of Dr. Asanga Tennakoon as its new General Manager/Chief Executive Officer, effective from 13 October 2025.
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October 16, 2025
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Hand in hand for better foods and a better future: Partnerships for Sri Lanka’s SDG journey
AS Sri Lanka joins the global community in marking World Food Day 2025 under the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” the message is clear: achieving food security and nutrition for all requires collaboration that transcends institutional boundaries, sectors, and generations. In a world of increasing shocks and stresses, no single actor can shoulder this responsibility alone.
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October 16, 2025
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NDB Bank partners United Motors Lanka to strengthen passenger and commercial vehicle financing
NDB Bank has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Motors Lanka PLC (UML).
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October 16, 2025
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Salesforce and OpenAI partner across enterprise work and commerce
World's No. 1 AI CRM will surface directly in ChatGPT New integrations bring OpenAI frontier models and Salesforce into unified experiences across both platforms
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October 16, 2025
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Gaza reprieved, Geneva match-fixed, devolution auctioned, Venezuela targeted
President Trump’s push for peace is indubitably much more positive than negative. Innocent, endearing children are not being blown to bits every hour and hospitals aren’t being bombed. There is hope.
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October 16, 2025
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Hayleys Leisure wins global recognition at 2025 Skål Sustainable Tourism Awards
HAYLEYS Leisure has been awarded the 2025 Skål Sustainable Tourism Award in the category of Accessible Tourism, a recognition that reaffirms the sector's commitment to inclusive and sustainable hospitality practices that create lasting value for both guests and communities.
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October 16, 2025
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PC polls to be held next year under old or new system: Lalkantha
MINISTER K.D. Lalkantha yesterday said the Government will hold Provincial Council (PC) elections next year, either under the existing system or after introducing a new electoral framework.
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October 16, 2025
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Equation simple as Chamari plots Sri Lanka’s semi-final path
Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu still hopeful her side can reach semi-finals at Women's World Cup
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October 16, 2025
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Enhancing tax morale in Sri Lanka: Path to sustainable compliance
THIS timeless quote encapsulates the essence of tax morale-the belief that paying taxes is not merely a legal obligation, but a civic duty that upholds the social contract between citizens and the state. In Sri Lanka, where economic recovery and institutional trust are at a critical juncture, enhancing tax morale is not just desirableit is imperative.
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October 16, 2025
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Ranithma, Sanuda and Thisath reach pre-quarter-final stage at Badminton World Junior
SRI Lankan Women’s Singles shuttler Ranithma Liyanage and Men’s Doubles pair Sanuda Ariyasinghe and Thisath Rupathunga advanced to the pre-quarter-final stage following their wins yesterday at the Yonex Sunrise BWF World Junior Badminton Championship 2025, which is currently underway at the National Centre of Excellence in Amingaon, Guwahati in India.
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October 16, 2025
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Virtusa expands technology centre in Sri Lanka with over 200 open roles
Initiative part of global Al-led growth strategy
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October 16, 2025
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Weekly averages remain stable
Secondary Bond market yields steady
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October 16, 2025
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Visa outlines inclusion drive to strengthen Sri Lanka’s digital economy
VISA Sri Lanka Country Manager Avanthi Colombage yesterday said the company is deepening its role in supporting Sri Lanka's digital transformation through major global investments in cybersecurity, enforcement of data standards, and inclusion programs aimed at building trust in digital payments.
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October 16, 2025
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CA Sri Lanka honours Niluka Jayasinghe as Best Entrepreneur 2025 for driving knowledge-based exports
GLOBAL Bookkeeping Solutions Ltd. (GBS) Founder and Managing Director Niluka Jayasinghe, FCA, FCPA, ACCA, FFA, FIPA, BSc (Marketing, USJP) was named CA Sri Lanka Best Entrepreneur 2025 at the 46th National Conference of Chartered Accountants, held on 9 October 2025 at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte.
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October 16, 2025
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LOLC Al-Falaah Takaful Life and General win four awards at 10th IFFSA Awards
LOLC Al-Falaah Takaful Life and LOLC Al-Falaah Takaful General have been honoured with four distinguished awards at the 10th Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia (IFFSA) Awards 2025, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Shariah-compliant takaful solutions during 2024.
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October 16, 2025
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Promise and peril of relativism: Respecting perspectives without excusing injustice
MY article titled \"Genocide, incitement to genocide and impunity\", in this column, on Friday, 26 September 2025 (https://www.ft.lk/opinion/Genocide-incitement-to-genocide-and-impunity/14-782203), generated many likeminded comments from local and overseas readers, given it was not driven by any bias towards or prejudice against any side or written from the perspective of only one side.
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October 16, 2025
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DFCC Bank and Prime EV Automobiles partner to expand access to next-generation mobility in Sri Lanka
DFCC Bank has announced a strategic partnership with Prime EV Automobiles, a member of the SENOK Group, to make premium electric and hybrid vehicles more accessible to Sri Lankan customers through tailored financial solutions.
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October 16, 2025
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India set to host 2030 centenary Commonwealth Games
BBC - India is set to host the centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030 - the second time in 20 years that the event will have been held in the world's most populous nation.
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October 16, 2025
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Colombo Declaration unites South-East Asia for healthy ageing
UNITING around the goal of promoting healthy ageing, Health Ministers of member states of the World Health Organisation (WHO) South East Asia Region adopted the Colombo Declaration on Tuesday.
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October 16, 2025
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Kandy players dominate Sri Lanka squad for Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens in Colombo
SRI Lanka’s national rugby sevens outfit will feature a distinctly Kandy-dominated lineup when they take the field at the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series second leg in Colombo on 18 and 19 October. With eight players hailing from Kandy SC, the team’s composition clearly reflects the club’s unmatched contribution to Sri Lankan rugby.
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October 16, 2025
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Home Lands EXPO 2025 spotlights property investment opportunities
HOME Lands Group successfully concluded the Home Lands EXPO 2025 - Property Investment Forum & Exhibition, the first-ever property investment expo organised by a single developer in Sri Lanka, held on Saturday, 11 October, at the Grand Ballroom, Hilton Colombo.
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October 16, 2025
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Chanaka takes lead after Day 2
CHANAKA Perera stormed into the lead after Day 2 at the National Ranking Golf Tournament 2025, being played at the Victoria Golf Resort in Rajawella.
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October 16, 2025
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Anti-drug operations and citizen rights
Police Spokesman Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler disclosed this week that over 5.6 million people have been searched between January and September 2025 as part of a nationwide operation to detect illegal drugs and weapons.
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October 16, 2025
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MAS Holdings champions ethical innovation in apparel amid global challenges
Global warming and the moral imperative in fashion
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